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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1913
Page
13
Harmony failed at the paper on Main Street as Alderman Clarence Smith editor and 4 W Harrick business manager exchanged blows over money matters. The altercation drew others into the office, Harrick’s face was scratched but no bones broken and one editor reportedly went down briefly.
R Clark of Dillon visits. Henry Wyatt of Dillon and G McNamara of Lewistown stay at the Thornton. Mary Lee Wilson and Miss F Kennedy attenders in Butte. FJ McGrath returns from eastern buying trip. Marie Knight guest in Butte from Great Falls. preacher at First Presbyterian this morning. William Lawlor travels east on business then to Boston. Daily Post loses one editor. Anderson jailed for brick-throwing. Gulmont fined for pavement contractor duties. Billie O'Brien leaves for Northern Pacific. Mrs May promised by Judge. Taylor, Edwin block owners, connected to coat loss and courtroom evidence.
In San Francisco a report says the Jupiter built at Mare Island Yard has a faulty elaborate coaling mechanism. A board of inquiry delivered the finding to Washington, prompting a special naval board to test the system further. As rigged the Jupiter would be useless for sea or anchor coaling except in sheltered harbors.
Funeral notices list several local deaths with services to be held at residences and churches. Interments expected at Mount Moriah Holy Cross and related cemeteries. Names include Frea Baten James McDonald Lillian Paree and Gus Paroskaro with undertakers Sherman and Reed handling arrangements.
In Butte discussions among instructors, Miss Serepta Sanders argues that character and efficiency should guide teacher hiring, not marital status. She insists economic independence of women, whether single or married, is essential and a born teacher should not be barred from teaching even if married.
A mayoral message condemns abusive retorts by officers, ordering public rebuke and promising harsher penalties for future incidents. The Taylor Cave case yields a not guilty verdict on unseemly conduct, with praise for long service but a warning against defending the department in public.
Hundreds of pioneers and townsfolk filled hotels and restaurants in Stevensville after an unexpectedly large crowd arrived, filling homes and streets. A hayrack procession and mule team delivered visitors to town, while aviator Beck entertained from Fort Missoula and the train station buzzed with departures. County lists show many pioneers numbered among attendees.
Lewistown on September 6 reports Henry Isernger European middleweight champion and Archie Parker of Pitts, fresh from a draw with Chris Join at Sit Lake, signed articles yesterday for a bout here on September 10 with winner taking all stakes.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Great Falls Sept 6 Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma supply the most applicants for Fort Peck Indian reservation homesteads all claim earnest desire to win a home crops burned this year discourage them many seek Montana lands Minnesota sent a delegation but many are optimistic about hometown conditions and try lottery as experiment Notaries report representation from 49 states plus the District of Columbia with New England largely absent rail cars were added to accommodate travelers during registration efforts.
Glasgow sept six John Wright of Buller Pa was robbed of 160 dollars after resisting land shakedown by three crooks Arthur Sturges Al J Kilroy and Joseph Thomas. A Great Northern detective spotted them and officers tracked the gang to town. The men were arrested and jailed on weary bonds.
Fort Benton reports a gunshot injury and a stabbing after a quarrel near a Great Northern box car. Clayton J. Tremper, from Tsabelle, Mich., arrived with a gunshot wound in the leg likely requiring amputation. James Gostas, a Greek, says he was attacked and shot in self defense. Montague Voorhes, known as Deaty Voorhes, is under arrest for stabbing T Bishop of the Highwood mountains, amid lingering disturbances and shepherd work.
Wes H Dodds, the Carroll ranch shooting victim and only son of Rev. and Mrs. F F Dodds, was laid to rest at the Methodist church this afternoon. He leaves his parents and sisters as survivors.
The club will stage two carnival nights on Thursday and Friday during fair Week. A Wednesday capitol reception for state fair visitors will feature Governor Stewart and other state officers. Two fourth class postmasters appointed in Montana, Jessie C. Trotter at Flax and Michael Pohold Jr. at High Wood, replacing resigned or rested postmasters.
An old advertisement touts SS& 8.8.8 as a botanical blood purifier that quickly cleans blood and rebuilds tissue. It claims to stimulate cellular activity and aid skin ailments while warning against non botanical alternatives. It directs readers to The Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta for advice.
Refugees are promised first class transportation to the United States with reimbursement to the government later. Washington officials comment on Huerta’s offer and hope for compensation for American investors harmed by the Mexican turmoil. No new messages from Vera Cruz or the American chargé d’affaires. developments await Senor de Zamacomo’s arrival next week.
A list of property transfers includes J.M. Morris and wife selling lot 10 block 4 George Cobban addition to Anna Ti for $1. Samuel T. pilings sells to T. J. Konda lot 2 1/2 block 9 Farrell addition for $1. Thompson Montana Co. sells lots 8 7 and 8 block 4 Empire addition to August E. Piger for $1. Laurence Wade to Butte Land and Investment Co. lot and east half of lot 7 block 44 Grand addition for $1. Patrick Cunningham and wife to Butte Land and Investment Co. west 200 feet of lots 1 and 2 and west 30 feet of lot 3 block 14 Kemper addition for $1. Tom Tomich to wife across lot 8 block tion for $1.
Fragmentary report notes Harry K Thaw’s cane required his presence in New York. A thaw in conditions was anticipated but the program was halted indefinitely due to the situation. The text references changes in a Canadian source and mentions a summer home location.
An aged man named Hansen residing in the city was killed by a mite explosion that wrecked his house. Early reports say dynamite was placed on a sill, with the blast occurring today and causing extensive damage to the residence.
Fragmentary report notes a house foundation allegedly directly beneath Hansen's Tool. Only occupant at night appears to be Hansen, with developing activity by C0 and Mr. Rosprets. Lacnarity has sent workers to Parmenter Creek near Libby for copper prospecting. Begindos assists. drainage and dam projects are mentioned amid sparse details.
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